A Threat to American Democracy

If any ATS members have ever wondered what a true humanist and statesman looks like....I give to you the Honourable Bernie Sanders

...it is 22 mins of pure truth.

He lays out the obscene inequality of wealth in the US that is literally killing democratic process...decimating the middle class and driving more
Americans into poverty than at ANY TIME IN AMERICAN HISTORY.

Bernie says it far better than I ever could...I urge you all to watch.

In a better world....Bernie Sanders, or someone like him...would be POTUS.

But given the recent supreme court decision to remove the max amounts that corporations, banks and the wealthy can donate to politicians...that looks
less likely than it ever has.

There is nothing wrong with a democracy per se...but it confers a huge responsibility on the citizens to remain constantly vigilant of what their
government is doing.

Politicians MUST BE hel;d accountable for the decisions they make...face it, the American people allowed this to happen.

If they want their Republic back....they are going to have to fight for it.

Your absolutely right!

But it appears that those whom are trying to be vigilant are being painted as "Domestic Terrorists"! The game of the two party system is about
over. The American voter has been playing the game too long and with the internet, they are realizing that the system has been taking advantage of
them!

Think about the election cycles and how "THEY" play us! When one party is in charge they make the rules, the public starts to see how "THEIR"
rules are infringing on their way of life. So up come the next election cycle. The people speak out by voting in the "OTHER" party. This crap has
been ongoing and playing over and over again like a broken record!

Just when the hell does becoming "vigilant" come into to play? Especially when doing so makes you a target of Homeland Security?

LOL Bernie Sanders harping about his perceptions of obvious failures and casting a grand illusion that Democrats will somehow save the day (again)
just like they did(?) when they had control of Congress from 2007 thru 2010.

He is campaigning for Democrats.

And the 10.10 minimum wage won't fix what he is shouting and ranting and stomping about !!

The American people failed in their part of the bargain by NOT being vigilant and allowing a bunch of criminals to take over the political process.

Homeland Security...the CIA/NSA, the NDAA, the Patriot Act are all symptoms of a dying representative government.

The blame needs to be squarely placed at the feet of those responsible....THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. The criminals and liars infesting Wshington are only
doing what they do because the American people ALLOW IT.

I swear to you I can't wait till the American people wake up from the daze they are in and once again realize that THEY HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE
IT.

Do nothing....feel sorry for yourselves because the problem seems too big....and you are surely lost.

If you fight however....you may end up with a far better country than you ever thought possible.

Homeland Security...the CIA/NSA, the NDAA, the Patriot Act are all symptoms of a dying representative government.

The blame needs to be squarely placed at the feet of those responsible....THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. The criminals and liars infesting Wshington are only
doing what they do because the American people ALLOW IT.

Wait whats on American Idol tonight?

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ya so what about a democracy.. What was that one line in the Pledge of Allegiance?

The American people failed in their part of the bargain by NOT being vigilant and allowing a bunch of criminals to take over the political process.

Homeland Security...the CIA/NSA, the NDAA, the Patriot Act are all symptoms of a dying representative government.

The blame needs to be squarely placed at the feet of those responsible....THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. The criminals and liars infesting Wshington are only
doing what they do because the American people ALLOW IT.

I swear to you I can't wait till the American people wake up from the daze they are in and once again realize that THEY HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE
IT.

Don nothing....feel sorry for yourselves because the problem seems too big....and you are surely lost.

If you fight however....you may end up with a far better country than you ever thought possible.

What choice are you gonna make?

The Police State is already in place!

Look at the responses from the government sympathizers in reference to the Bundy situation!

Believe it or not, America may appear dead for the moment, but wait until the next "shot heard around the world" is fired!

Voting in more criminals will NEVER change the corrupt system we currently have in charge and sadly, even IF the American people DEMANDED the removal
of the Oligarchy do you really think they will step down?

Bernie is pointing out indisputable facts, simply stating the truth...the failure is on the part of the American people to remain aware and informed.
Don't shoot the messenger....

casting a grand illusion that Democrats will somehow save the day

Don't fall for the left/ right fallacy that just further seeks to divide the American people.

And the 10.10 minimum wage won't fix what he is shouting and ranting and stomping about !!

Agreed...it should be much higher. A living wage in the US is minimum $15 per hour.

Yes he mentions the Koch Brothers again and not Soros !!!!

Is that really all you can do...attack the messenger? It doesn't make anything he said any less valid. He merely used them as an example. Rise above
the pettiness....focus on the POINT HE WAS TRYING TO MAKE!!!!

You are a prime example of why the US is in the state it is....nothing constructive to add...nothing but derision and a whole lot of talk...but you
have said NOTHING.

Voting in more criminals will NEVER change the corrupt system we currently have in charge and sadly, even IF the American people DEMANDED the removal
of the Oligarchy do you really think they will step down?

If you all work together....they cannot simply ignore you. If they do more drastic measures may be required. Mass civil disobedience....get 20 million
freedom minded Americans to peacefully surround the White House and refuse to leave until their CLEARLY STATED demands are met. The moment they crack
down or kill someone...they will have lost the support of even the most ardent government supporters.

As Americans are so fond of saying..."Freedom isn't free". It may cost you something. Power never gives up power willingly.

What other choice do you have? Are you willing to live in a police state as a slave? Do you want that for your children?

Voting in more criminals will NEVER change the corrupt system we currently have in charge and sadly, even IF the American people DEMANDED the removal
of the Oligarchy do you really think they will step down?

If you all work together....they cannot simply ignore you. If they do more drastic measures may be required. Mass civil disobedience....get 20 million
freedom minded Americans to peacefully surround the White House and refuse to leave until their CLEARLY STATED demands are met. The moment they crack
down or kill someone...they will have lost the support of even the most ardent government supporters.

As Americans are so fond of saying..."Freedom isn't free". It may cost you something. Power never gives up power willingly.

What other choice do you have? Are you willing to live in a police state as a slave? Do you want that for your children?

What is defeatist about telling the truth as to the current situation?

BTW, I am getting you aren't even from the US?

So are you trying to get someone dumb enough to say, "The only way we can take our country back is by an armed revolt!"?

Sorry! Game over! I am not going to entertain your sick little game anymore.....

Ya I think you are right..
Just his attitude on the comments I see what you are saying.. And him not being from the US wtf does he care..
Nobody in their right mind would ever say that.. At least I hope so...

Nope...I'm not. I'm a Canadian. As your neighbor...and ally....if freedom dies in the US...my country won't be far behind. The ties that bind us are
tight. If things go south...we can't help but be affected by it.

Like many Canadians...we love the American people...I have good friends from all over the States...two of my best friends married American women. We
have always envied your proud, patriotic "we can do anything" attitude. Sadly...we have watched your once great nation turn into something we can
scarcely recognize. If I didn't care I wouldn't try. It would be a lot easier not to.

So are you trying to get someone dumb enough to say, "The only way we can take are country back is by an armed revolt!"?

I'm not saying any such thing. I realize though, that the longer your country waits to rise up and do something...the harder and more costly it will
be to regain control of your brand new police state.

As for armed revolt..."when the only tool you have is a hammer, everything starts to look like a nail".

I suggest massive PEACEFUL civil disobedience. Leave the gats at home. Force the government to do the only thing they know how....and that is use
heavy handed tactics to quell what they see as domestic terrorism. Expose them for the tyrants they are. Do that....and the people will realize what
they are up against....and more will be drawn to the cause. Get INVOLVED....there is no more time to waste.

Sorry! Game over! I am not going to entertain your sick little game anymore.....

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